Gravity-propelled interplanetary space travel is the concept where space vehicles are catapulted around the solar system from one planet to another by gravitational forces generated by each planet. This idea, popularly called 'gravity-assisted trajectories,' represents a key breakthrough in space travel.
Identifier
NASM.1990.0053
Creator
Minovitch, Michael A.
Date
1958-1988
Provenance
Dr. Michael A. Minovitch, gift, 1989, 1990-0053, Public Domain
Extent
1.35 Cubic feet ((3 legal document boxes))
Archival Repository
National Air and Space Museum Archives
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of 114 journal articles, letters and printouts by various authors which track the history and development of gravity-assisted trajectories. This collection also includes an introductory letter with a general overview of the topic by Dr. Michael A. Minovitch (California-Berkely) who collected the articles.
Rights
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